1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain

About this map

Big Bear Lake and the high peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains anchor this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by mountain resorts and summer camps. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the northern lake shore in communities like Moonridge and Sugarloaf, while the interior remains a domain of forestry and recreation within the San Bernardino National Forest. The map documents the mid-century infrastructure supporting this recreation economy, from the Pasadena YMCA Camp and Weesha Club to the early Sky Lift at Snow Summit.